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GOOD NEWS

GO INTO ALL THE WORLD AND PREACH THE GOOD NEWS TO ALL NATIONS
A PUBLICATION OF
SPORTS OUTREACH INSTITUTE
MARCH 2006

CHRISTMAS
for the poorest of the poor
PLAY BY PLAY REPORT:
ago of AIDS. She is caring
“Maana nze kino sikilabangko!” for 3 of her siblings in
(“My, I have never seen such (a party).” a simple home that
is falling down. They
“Eh...Coach, mwebale kugabula!” were thrilled to receive
(“Oh, Coach, thanks for the feast!”) the food pack.

These were the words of two participants as  Jane Murungi. Thirty-


hundreds of slum children enjoyed a Christmas six years old, a widow
celebration sponsored by Sports Outreach with 4 children. She
working in partnership with the local churches. works as a common
For many it was their first party ever. Never had laborer when she can find work. When the
they had so much food…and plenty for all. And SOI team arrived she was looking for grass
then there was meat as well! Most slum people and any wild plants she could find to make a
cannot afford meat meal. When she received the family pack she
and thus it was a broke out in tears and praises to the Lord for
huge treat to have His love and mercy.
chicken, beef and
goat. To top it all off a  Beatrice Kahimakozi. Seventy-year-old
beautiful Christmas widow caring for her daughter who has AIDS
cake was prepared and 3 grandchildren. Beatrice is a born-again
to celebrate the Christian and was so grateful to the Lord for
birthday of the this wonderful gift.
Christ Child.

As if that were not enough, gifts were given to


the children…clothes, shoes, blankets, a toy, some
candy and a Bible or Bible story book depending
upon the age of the child.

Prior to the festivities, the young people enjoyed


a day of sports activities…soccer matches,
volleyball and other games. Before the day was
concluded the Christmas Story was shared and
many new believers entered the kingdom as a  Alice Turyasingura. A 33 year-old widow with
result. 6 children. Alice is HIV positive. Her husband
died of AIDS. She is extremely poor and was
Meet some of the recipients of the family thrilled to receive this special help.
packs:
 Nakasongola Village. Our SOI staff went deep
 Ronah Atuyambe. Ronah is the head of the into the bush to deliver Christmas packs to
family and 17 years old. Her parents died 5 years scores of very poor families who lacked food
CHRISTMAS IN THE SLUMS
and clothes. Many One of our Good News players put it this way:
children put on “My words can’t convince you, dear friends, of
newshoes,the first how these people felt and spoke. They asked us
in their lifetime. to pass their message of thanks to you. All I can
The SOI team say is, your endeavors are making (it possible for)
also traveled to Christ’s penetration into the lives of many. May
a village hospital God richly bless you all.”
and visited the
sick and dying.
Gifts were given,
the gospel was
presented and
many people
responded to
Christ as they saw
His love displayed by the Good News Team Elsewhere, in
and other members of our SOI staff. Mexico, the
Woods were busy
Thanks to all of you who prayed and conducting a
contributed to this very special project. Christmas Camp
Nearly 2,000 people were touched by your and also a men’s
love and kindness. retreat.

THE FINAL SCORE


 Nearly 2,000 people were helped in our Christmas outreach
 8 slum parties were held in Kampala, Nairobi, Gulu and Kabale
 A special party was held for the Kampala School for Physically
Handicapped
 Family Packs and Kids Kits were delivered to over 80 families
in a village located in the bush 90 kilometers from the capital,
Kampala.
 Numerous families suffering from AIDS were taken food and
other gifts.
 Sports days and other activities were provided throughout the Christmas holiday.
 Scores of men, women and children responded to the gospel.
 Many youth responded to Tim and Barb Wood’s camps in Mexico
POST GAME PLAN
how you can help
The needs are great and the spiritual hunger
is deep. Just this week we learned that the
government of Uganda has issued a new tax law
that will impact our SOI staff. Each Good News
player and senior staff member will need to pay
$484.66 per year in taxes or $40.39 per month.
This is money they don’t have nor do we at SOI.

These men and women make only $130 per


month…barely enough to survive. Would you
please pray for our wonderful staff that God
would provide enough to “pay Caesar what is his.”

Thanks for your prayers and all that you do for


Sports Outreach

GOOD NEWS
Sports Outreach Institute
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Organization
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Mailing Address: Monroe, VA
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P.O. Box 119, Monroe, VA 24574

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